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Preceptorship in Orthodontics

The preceptorship will be offered in 12-week modules (three months). Applicants may take up to four modules at the discretion of the director(s). This means that a preceptorship can last from three months to 12 months at the discretion of the director of the Preceptorship Program in Orthodontics, but cannot be longer. The course is full time; outside activities that interfere with the program are not permitted.

The goal of the preceptorship is to provide educational experiences in the discipline of orthodontics to trained professionals in the dental field. The program is designed to provide the preceptor with an improved understanding of orthodontics and dento facial orthopedics and an opportunity to improve his/her knowledge in one or more areas of clinical practice, teaching or research.

The program offers full participation in the didactic program and clinical observation in a modern orthodontic clinic working with our highly qualified faculty. In addition, there will be opportunities for limited research experience.

All preceptors are expected to conduct a limited research project during their tenure. Upon completion of the program, the preceptor will receive a certificate of completion as documentation of their participation in the program. This certificate is not the same as the postgraduate program certificate awarded to full-time postgraduate students in specialty programs as a qualification for recognition by the American Dental Association, nor is it considered in the United States as evidence of advanced study or recognition of specialty training.

International preceptors who require visa sponsorship will be required to be supported on the J-1 Student-Non Degree visa. For information on the J-1 Student Non-Degree visa, please visit the [UCSF International Student and Scholars Office website] (https://isso.ucsf.edu/node/386) or e-mail visa@ucsf.edu.

In order to qualify for this opportunity, the candidate must have completed dental school from an accredited university in their home country, and have at least two years of either private practice experience or been on the faculty at a university program.

The applicant must submit documentation to verify their dental education and also provide at least two letters of recommendation from faculty in the dental school from which they graduated. A TOEFL test is required to ensure proficiency in the English language.

There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $250 USD. You may pay by credit card (MC, VISA, AMEX) or by check - please make checks payable to UC REGENTS. If accepted, the fee for the three month program is $15,000. The preceptors are responsible for their own living, housing, health insurance and visa expenses related to the program.

The application deadlines for each academic module are as follows:

Fall Module (Oct. 1- Dec. 31) - Application Deadline June 1

Winter Module (Jan. 1- March 31)- Application Deadline September 15

Spring Module (April 1-June 30)- Application Deadline December 15

Summer Module (July 1-Sept. 30)- Application Deadline March 15

Application Process

Note: For applicants who require a J-1 Visa, please note that the start can vary.

Applicants will be considered only after all of the following materials are submitted:

A complete application for admission to the preceptorship program

An official transcript of the applicant's dental education records (if necessary transcribed into English)

Three (3) confidential reports from persons with knowledge of the applicant's skills and potential, submitted in signed and sealed envelopes.

Completed State of Proficiency form

A TOEFL score of 550 or computer based score of 213 or internet based score of 79-80 is required of students from non-English-speaking countries. A copy is acceptable. An interview in English may be required.